Uber Strategy & Planning Lead Sub Saharan Africa 

United States, West Virginia 

687511917

• Strategic Leadership : Serve as a strategic advisor to the SSA Delivery leadership team on high-priority initiatives, taking ownership of complex problem statements, influencing key stakeholders, and driving strategic decisions at the highest organizational levels.

• Innovative Problem Solving : Apply advanced structured problem-solving techniques to address novel and ambiguous challenges, creating innovative solutions without a predefined playbook.

• Zero to One Initiatives : Take top-of-mind strategic initiatives from zero to one, supporting to build them from the ground up and guiding them through to successful implementation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with local, regional, and global teams (Operations, Product, Legal, Policy, Finance, Tax, etc.) to design and execute cross-functional programs aimed at achieving critical business outcomes.

• Program Ownership : Lead and own strategic programs and projects, ensuring robust follow-ups and accountability throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion.

• Synthesis and Recommendation : Integrate various inputs (quantitative analysis, policy proposals, legal considerations, product briefs) to develop strategic recommendations and drive alignment across the organization.

• Stakeholder Influence and Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, effectively influencing and managing their expectations to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

• Performance Optimization : Utilize data-driven deep-dives, metrics, and dashboards to understand and optimize performance, driving actionable insights and continuous improvement.

• Market and Industry Analysis : Conduct in-depth market and industry research to understand macroeconomic trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes, providing strategic insights based on data and facts.

• 4+ years experience in strategy, operations, or consultancy, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives.
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills : Demonstrated ability to tackle complex issues and develop practical, scalable solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Exceptional Communication : Outstanding communication and storytelling abilities to convey complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Stakeholder Influence : Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior leaders, influencing and driving decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
• Business and Financial Acumen : High degree of business and financial acumen, with a strong analytical skill set to solve problems using data.
• Industry Knowledge : Genuine interest and deep understanding of the online food delivery industry and Uber’s business strategy.
• Project Management Expertise : Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to managing complex projects, ensuring successful completion and impactful outcomes.
• Collaboration Skills : Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional business leaders.

• Strong Data Analytics Skills , including proficiency in SQL.
• MBA or Advanced Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in online food delivery or adjacent industries including logistics, Q-commerce or Application Software.

* Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .